Two buildings housing several business places, including the well-known Tailor shop owned by the late Hermon Bholaisingh, were destroyed by fire on Sunday morning. According to reports, the fire started around 3:00h at a workshop operated by Demerara Shipping Limited, before spreading to the four-storey wooden-and-concrete commercial building at the corner of Water Street and...

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The 60th Independence Diamond Jubilee 10K Road Relay delivered high-octane drama in the capital with Guyana Defence Force and Running Brave taking the top spots. Staged in partnership with the Athletics Association of Guyana (AAG), the marquee event marked a centrepiece of the nation’s landmark independence celebrations, tasking teams with a gruelling, winding circuit through...

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Several communities in Region Ten have been flooded due to excessive rainfall over the last few days. The Regional Democratic Council, led by newly appointed Regional Executive Officer Dr Gregory Harris, has commenced assessment of the affected areas and has taken immediate action to bring relief to affected residents. These communities include Rockstone, West Watooka,...

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(Kaieteur News) – The Government of Guyana (GoG) is currently being held at ransom by the Turkish powership company – Karpowership – which is reportedly demanding higher rates in order to keep the lights on in Guyana, while State officials scramble behind closed doors, begging for extra time to negotiate. A damning joint letter dated May […]

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(Kaieteur News) – ExxonMobil Guyana Limited (EMGL), the operator of the Stabroek Block has commenced a three-month long inspection of the subsea pipeline for the Gas-to-Energy (GTE) project. This was revealed by the Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) in a notice published on Friday in the Kaieteur News. The inspection activities commenced on May 27, 2026 and […]

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(Kaieteur News) – Persistent and heavy rainfall on Saturday, which caused floods across Region Four and other communities, prompted President Ali and his Cabinet to meet Regional Executive Officers and Regional Chairpersons to coordinate a national response to widespread flooding. Speaking during an assessment in Region Three on Saturday morning, President Ali said the government is […]

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